Specifications

168 Appendix A Mac OS X Directory Data
Standard Attributes in Computer Records
The following table specifies facts about the standard attributes, or data types, found in
computer records of Mac OS X data services. Computer records associate the hardware
address of a computer’s Ethernet interface with a name for the computer. The name is
part of a computer list record (much as a user is in a group). Use these facts when
mapping LDAP or Active Directory domains to Mac OS X directory services.
Mac OS X
computer attribute
Format Sample values
RecordName:
Name associated with a
computer
UTF-8 text iMac 1
Comment:
Any documentation you like
UTF-8 text
EnetAddress:
The MAC address of the
computer’s Ethernet interface
Colon-separated hex notation;
leading zeroes may be omitted
00:05:02:b7:b5:88
MCXFlags:
Used only in the “guest”
computer record; if present,
MCXSettings is loaded; if absent,
MCXSettings isn’t loaded;
required for a managed
computer
UTF-8 XML plist, single value
MCXSettings:
Used only in the “guest”
computer record; a managed
computer’s preferences
UTF-8 XML plist, multivalued
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